Regional Management Accountant – West Africa
- Provide leadership and direction for the finance and administration functions across MSALABS operations in West Africa
- Provide coverage and support as applicable to West Africa Team, including training and development of local teams
- Supervise the Financial Accounting and Management Accounting function across MSALABS operations in West Africa
- Based in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
Are you a high performing professional who aspires to grow within a business and work with collaborative executives who are focused on supporting you to effectively execute?
MSALABS is a global provider of geochemical laboratory services for the exploration and mining industries. We provide analytical services suitable from greenfields exploration through to mine closure, including sample preparation, a complete range of analytical techniques and construction and management of complete on-site laboratories. We also have a global agreement to deploy PhotonAssay technology across our laboratory network, the revolutionary new technology for gold analysis delivering multiple advantages over the traditional fire assay process.
If you are a dedicated and professional individual who has the following skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction for the finance and administration functions across MSALABS operations in West Africa
- Provide coverage and support as applicable to West Africa Team, including training and development of local teams
- Supervise the Financial Accounting and Management Accounting function across MSALABS operations in West Africa
- Ensure that each finance department is run effectively, efficiently, professionally and is compliant with all relevant taxation, corporate governance legislation and Company policy
- Assist with the external audit processes across all countries in the region
- Assist in the development of the finance and administration strategy and implementation in line with corporate strategy
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Accounting
- Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- A professional qualification (or working towards) in the field of Accounting/Internal Auditing would be an advantage
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the field of Accounting/Finance or Auditing
- Working experience in the mining or manufacturing industry preferable
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior/leadership role
- Experience working with foreign multi-national enterprises
- Good knowledge and experience with ERP systems such as D365, Sage, SAP, Oracle, Pronto or Sun
- Strong leadership and self-organisation skills – the ability to lead a team and obtain results
- Effective communication skills, both English and French would be an advantage
- Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and be proactive
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and a pragmatic approach to work
- Excel knowledge (intermediate to advanced level)
- Must be willing to undertake frequent travel throughout West Africa
If you think you have what it takes, please send your resume to hr@msalabs.com & human.resources@capdrill.com
The Company reserves the right:
- To contact only the best qualified candidates to participate in the selection exercise.
- Not to make any appointment following this advertisement.